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Canadian
Arctic Maps of Where the Inuit Live

Inuit art is made in the
many remote Inuit communities up in the Arctic north of Canada. This
vast region includes Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Nunavik (northern
Quebec), the northern parts of Labrador and Yukon.

The
Northwest Territories was divided into two parts on April 1, 1999 as
part of the largest land claim ever settled in North America. The
western part became the downsized Northwest Territories while the
eastern and northern parts became Nunavut. Nunavut, which is over one
fifth of Canada's land mass, became the first North American territory
formed by aboriginal people with a self-elected government. This
government has similar law-making powers as their counterparts in
Northwest Territories and Yukon. The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit on
Baffin Island. At present, the population of Nunavut is over 25,000 of
which 85% is Inuit.

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The
Arctic maps below show this Canadian region where Inuit artists still
live and produce their exquisite Inuit art. The first Arctic map shows
the entire region in relation to the North American continent. The
second Arctic map displays the region in more detail with many of the
Inuit communities shown. Click on each map to see enlarged versions.

Most
of the Inuit art
shown in the Free Spirit Gallery
website is from Nunavut while select pieces of our Inuit art originate
from the Nunavik (northern Quebec Arctic) area.

Inuit
artists are producing some stunning Inuit art these days. Imagine
displaying such a piece in your home. See Inuit
carvings or Inuit art prints at very
affordable online prices at Free Spirit Gallery.